Sports Opinion: Auburn freshman Bo Nix provides reprieve, hope for Gus Malzahn, Tigers September 1, 2019 George Schroeder, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: Auburn freshman Bo Nix provides reprieve, hope for Gus Malzahn, Tigers Auburn 27, Oregon 21 happened because freshman QB Bo Nix, who had struggled most of his debut, made several critical plays in the final moments.